Louis Rousset was born on January 25, 1994 in Lyon and grew up in a region that has traditionally played an important role in French motorsport. Like many of his countrymen, he began his career in karting, where he learned the fundamental skills for later success in formula racing and prototype sport. Early on, it became clear that Rousset had the necessary talent to make the jump to higher junior categories.
After karting, Rousset moved into the classical formula junior series and went through the usual stations before increasingly turning to sports car racing. Through GT3 campaigns and prototype programs, he gathered valuable experience that eventually paved the way for him into the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC). This transition from junior series to the top category of international long-distance racing marked a decisive step in his career.
Among Louis Rousset’s greatest achievements are several years in the European Le Mans Series (ELMS), where he made a name for himself as a consistently fast and reliable driver. During this time, he accumulated important experience in prototypes and proved himself ready for top-level competition. His path into the FIA WEC was the logical consequence of this development and confirmed his status as one of the promising French long-distance drivers of his generation.
In the 2026 season, Louis Rousset will compete once again in the FIA WEC, where he aims to fight for podium finishes and class victories with his team and teammates. After the experiences of recent years, he is targeting further improvements in his performances and hopes to gain international attention through consistent results. The new season offers him the opportunity to convert his experience from ELMS and WEC into concrete success and to further establish himself in the top ranks of the World Endurance Championship.
Louis Rousset in the News